How to Extract Text from a WhatsApp Call Recording

If you’ve recorded a WhatsApp call and need a written transcript, follow these simple steps to convert the audio into text.

Step 1: Locate Your WhatsApp Call Recording

• On Android:

  • If you used a call recording app, open the app and find the saved file.

  • If your device supports call recording, check File Manager > Call Recordings or Recordings folder.

• On iPhone:

  • iPhones don’t allow native call recording, but if you used an external recorder or a third-party app, locate the file in your Voice Memos or the app’s storage.

Step 2: Convert the Audio File to a Common Format

• Most transcription tools support MP3, WAV, or M4A files.

• If your recording is in an unsupported format, use Online Audio Converter (online-audio-converter.com) or an app like Audacity to convert it.

Step 3: Use an AI Transcription Tool

Once your recording is ready, upload it to a transcription service:

• MeetMinutes – AI-powered transcription with speaker identification and key insights.

• Otter.ai – Automatically transcribes audio with speaker detection.

• Rev.com – Offers AI and human transcription for better accuracy.

• Sonix.ai – Provides fast AI-powered transcriptions.

• Descript – Allows editing and transcribing in one tool.

Steps to Transcribe Using MeetMinutes (Example)

1. Visit MeetMinutes and sign up or log in.

2. Click Upload Audio and select your WhatsApp call recording.

3. The AI will generate a transcript with speaker identification and key points.

4. Review, edit, and export the text in multiple formats.

Step 4: Review and Share the Transcription

• Check the transcript for accuracy and correct any errors.

• Highlight key points and important details.

• Share the final document via email, cloud storage, or WhatsApp.

By following these steps, you can easily extract text from your WhatsApp call recordings for documentation, note-taking, or legal purposes!